Reservist Pipe, Painted Porcelain, Garde-Kürassier-Regiment Berlin, Imperial Germany, 1908–1911
Reservist's pipe, multi-part screwable, made of porcelain, horn, wood, and metal. The porcelain bowl is polychrome painted with a cavalry depiction (cuirassier on horseback in parade uniform) and bears the inscription "Arthur Brettschneider", the regiment designation "Esk. Garde-Kürass. Reg. Berlin", as well as a roster of comrades with Imperial flags. The metal cover is in the shape of a helmet with an eagle finial. Above it is a second painted porcelain section with an equestrian scene. On the wooden stem is a metal fitting with the inscription "Parole HEIMAT", a crown symbol, and an inset medallion with a rubbed portrait. Above this are stag horn rosettes and decorative elements in the form of a die engraved with the monogram "AB 1.Esc. Kür. Reg. Berlin 1908/11", a movable metal horse, and a helmet carved from horn. Horn mouthpiece. Age-appropriate condition with signs of wear, horn partially cracked, flexible tube broken, porcelain partially rubbed. L. 189 cm (assembled).
Reservist pipes were created during the German Empire as commemorative pieces to mark military service. They were typically inscribed with the name of the reservist, the regiment designation, service dates and a list of comrades. The Garde-Kürassier-Regiment was a cavalry regiment of the Prussian Army stationed in Berlin.
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